Naming Compounds Flashcards
What are the steps in writing the chemical formulae for a metal/nonmetal compound?
Write the symbol of each element
Determine the stability number / valency for each element
Exchange the stability numbers
What is the stability number?
the amount of electrons you need to gain or give away
When naming metal/nonmetal compounds, what is the role of the metal?
the metal forms the first part of the name and it remains unchanged
When naming metal/nonmetal compounds, what is the role of the non metal?
the non metal forms the second part of the name and changes the end to -ide
Write the formula of magnesium oxide
MgO
What is the formula of Beryllium chloride
BeCl2
What is the formula of Potassium fluoride
KF
What is the formula ofCalcium sulphide
CaS
What is the formula of Sodium nitride
Na3N
What is the formula of Aluminum oxide
Al2O3
What is a radical?
a group of compounds which remain bonded together during a chemical reaction. it behaves as a single unit
What is the formula for Nitrate
NO 1-
3
What is the formula for Sulphate
SO 2-
4
What is the formula for Carbonate
CO 2-
3
What is the formula for Hydroxide
OH 1-